WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation
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Why The Human Body Will Be The Next Computer Interface via @Wuxia

Why The Human Body Will Be The Next Computer Interface via @Wuxia | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it
Think about this scenario: You see someone at a party you like; his social profile is immediately projected onto your retina—great, a 92% match. By staring at him for two seconds, you trigger a pairing protocol. He knows you want to pair, because you are now glowing slightly red in his retina screen. Then you slide your tongue over your left incisor and press gently. This makes his left incisor tingle slightly. He responds by touching it. The pairing protocol is completed.
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A very good review of the human computer interfaces and what the future may hold for us.

 

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT

We cannot hold a mouse and keyboard in our hands to interact with physical world objects that have been digitized. Think of a warehouse employee that needs to interact with an automated shelves to fetch a specific product. Today we would use buttons on a mobile phone touchscreen. But would it not be simpler if we could simply interact with the shelves itself in ways that our body would recognize, then send appropriate commands to the devices we interact with? 

 

In the article, the far fetched story about the couple in a bar may not be very realistic but it provides some very useful insights about how to leverage our bodies to do things we cannot with our devices today, for privacy reasons for example. Very interesting.

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Arduino unleashes a serious #InternetofThings #IoT system for hardware hackers- Mindstorms on steroids? via @Wuxia

Arduino unleashes a serious #InternetofThings #IoT system for hardware hackers- Mindstorms on steroids? via @Wuxia | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

Now anyone can make cool hardware and, thanks to Arduino, it is easier than ever to connect your devices to the Internet and take in data from the outside world. The ESLOV IoT Invention Kit is an official Arduino product that adds Internet of Things capabilities to your hardware products. Trying to build a connected fridge to beat Samsung? Go for it with the ESLOV. Want to knock Sony off its perch? Try popping an ESLOV unit onto your Arduino board and take on major manufacturers from your living room.

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Describes a new set of hardware components to build IoT solutions.

 

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT

It is with hardware devices like these that the penetration of digital in our daily lives will grow. In recent years, we've seen Arduino, Raspberry Pi and other hardware toolkits that simplify the prototyping and innovation to move the web, sensors, cameras, and other digital devices that bridge the real world with virtual one.

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Short #video and post explain everything you should know about #geofencing via @pulsatehq

Short #video and post explain everything you should know about #geofencing via @pulsatehq | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it
In this episode of Pulsate Academy, Patrick Leddy introduces Geofencing for location-based marketing and how you could be using it with your app today
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Outstanding 20 minutes video that explains what geofencing is and how to it, them in layman's terms.

 

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT

We all carry mobile devices in our pockets so we are all targets for beacons and geofencing by retailers and brands. We were just getting used to being tracked everywhere we go online, and now we have become targets in the physical world as well. It is essential that we all know what level of tracking we are subjected to.

On the other hand if you are a brand or a retailer, you must know about beacons and geofencing and ensure your marketing team includes it in their digital strategy otherwise you may be missing out over your competitors.

greylagbromine's comment, October 15, 2016 6:55 AM
excellent
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Short #video and post explain everything you should know about #beacons via @pulsatehq

Short #video and post explain everything you should know about #beacons via @pulsatehq | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

We've seen the media hype about beacons. We've read about proof of concepts and how they are the latest and sexiest devices to hit the Internet of Things. Beacons are here to stay. Now's the time to get serious in your business about the impact of these devices. This year alone beacons are set to influence over 4 billion US dollars of retail sales, and that number is set to grow tenfold by next year.

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Outstanding 20 minutes video that explains what beacons are and how to use them, in layman's terms.

 

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT

We all carry mobile devices in our pockets so we are all targets for beacons and geofencing by retailers and brands. We were just getting used to being tracked everywhere we go online, and now we have become targets in the physical world as well. It is essential that we all know what level of tracking we are subjected to.

On the other hand if you are a brand or a retailer, you must know about beacons and geofencing and ensure your marketing team includes it in their digital strategy otherwise you may be missing out over your competitors.

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#security concerns over mobile device fingerprint readers

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We think that having a fingerprint reader on your phone is a secure options but these guys show that it is not fool proof. Attention: technical read!

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